[1] Many authentic instruments were played to accompany dances and pantomimes satirizing the national characteristics and political and social eccentricities of many countries.
The only spoken words were when the cast was introduced, and in the South African scene where apartheid was ridiculed.
The revue originated in South Africa[2] and toured Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), and London before opening on Broadway in New York City.
After more than two years in Africa, the show moved to London, where it opened at the Fortune Theatre on April 9, 1964.
[3] Devised and directed by Leon Gluckman Musical arrangements and direction by Andrew Tracey Costumes by Heather MacDonald-Rouse Choreography by Frank Staff and Kendrew Lascelles Lighting and design supervised by Klaus Holm Cast in London After more than two years in London, the show moved to Broadway, where it opened at the John Golden Theatre on 7 March 1966, and ran for 456 performances until 15 April 1967.